Supermoon Visible Tonight: Peak Times, Viewing Tips, Future Supermoon Dates
Jul 12, 2014 09:36 PM EDT
Even if you're not a big astronomy buff, you might notice something a little different about the moon tonight if you happen to be outside. Tonight is the first of three "supermoons" that will occur this summer, the other two are to follow in August and September. Supermoons are much brighter than ordinary full moons and occur once every 13 months and 18 days.